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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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Subnet masks in IPv4 are used to divide an existing network. A class B network with 2 nodes, one with an IP address of 128.0.0.1 and a mask of 255.255.0.0. Which of the answers below reflects the address the other node must have for the two nodes to communicate?
There are commonly two configurations a programmer would use for workstations. Which of the answers below would best be described as a workstation that has the majority of the data processing done in the applications at the workstation??
There are many versions of Modbus, one of those is Modbus ASCII. Which of the answers below correctly orders the components of the Modbus ASCII frame?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the ability to create, or delete any HMI application?
There are several types of converters. Which one of the answers below is best known as a "Repeater"?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used with discrete data where more information is needed?
Which of the answers below is best described as a primary advantage of the token passing messaging in the H1 transmission system?
A DCS can be programmed with function blocks that are needed to execute specific tasks. Which of the answers below describes where the information to define these tasks comes from?
Providing power to remote sites in a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the answers below would be best defined as one that is the most cost-effective?
Communication technology is generally specific to a type of area network. Which of the area networks below would IDSN and VPN be used primarily?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that converts 8 or 16 inputs to a digital signal?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "G"?
IPv4 has several distinct classifications. Looking at the answers below, choose the one that contains all of the classifications.
There are numerous threats to the security of a DCS. Which of the security measures below requires a login to a user account?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be required to have a low bandwidth and high error detection protocol?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the ESD system?
Which of the answers below best represents the recommended standard that uses a UART chip?
Which of the answers below best represents the average impedance of all Foundation fieldbus H1 cables used?
There are several common components of signal converters. Which one is best described as connecting the input signal of one device, with the converter itself?
Which answer below best represent the approximation of the total amount of errors in an analog field communications transmission?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the alarming system?
The HMI in a SCADA system uses typical hardware and software. Which of the environments below would the HMI reside?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that allows sequential communication on a network with multiple devices?
Voltage to voltage converters are best defined as which of the answers below?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below can best be described as the movement of process conditions from normal to upset, requiring operator action at some point in the future?